Gilded Grove
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
Directions
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Chill coupe glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
The Gilded Grove combines the magic of Puerto Rican rum with the witch's brew of Italy's herbal Strega liqueur, creating a golden elixir that bridges tropical relaxation with Mediterranean mystique.
This balanced cocktail delivers a harmonious blend of nutty sweetness from the orgeat, bright citrus from fresh juices, and complex herbal notes from the saffron-tinted Strega. The aged Havana Club provides a sturdy backbone of vanilla and oak that ties everything together. Perfect for warm summer evenings or as an unexpected brunch alternative to mimosas, the Gilded Grove works beautifully at gatherings where you want to impress without spending the entire time playing bartender. It's a straightforward shake-and-strain affair that even novice home mixologists can master with minimal equipment. This cocktail shines alongside tapas-style dishes - particularly those featuring nuts, seafood, or citrus elements - and makes a surprisingly good companion to spicy Asian cuisine where its sweetness can temper the heat.
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